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Factors governing the selection of the equipment for spray include:
i) Availability of the diluent.
ii) Safety features of the equipment.
iii) Area requiring treatment.
iv) Characteristics of the area.
v) Environmental factors.
vi) Ease of use.
vii) Durability of the equipment.
viii) Frequency of application.
ix) Speed required to treat the area.
x) Operating costs of the equipment.
xi) Capital investment required.
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